Princess Diana's history in hats

Though we're approaching the 21st anniversary of her death, Princess Diana's memory has lived on through her sons, her incredible humanitarian work, and, of course, her iconic style. With a natural elegance - from her most casual moments to formal state events - her style serves as inspiration for today's royals and fashion designers alike. During her early years in the public eye, hats were a key part of her signature style. Here are some of our favourites.

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1981

In a simple black boater while visiting Chesterfield.

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1981

In a plum John Boyd hat while greeting crowds.

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1982

Wearing a burgundy hat while attending the Grand National at Aintree.

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1983

Wearing a red John Boyd hat while visiting Halifax, Nova Scotia.

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1983

In a baby blue cap with netted veil on a visit to Canada.

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1983

Wearing a deep blue wide-brim topper with a feather at her birthday celebration in Canada.

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1983

In an off-white net and floral hat in Tasmania.

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1983

In a traditional Klondike-style outfit while visiting Fort Edmonton in Canada.

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1983

In Ottawa, Canada, wearing a simple blue boater.

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1983

Wearing a striking black-and-white boater hat at a garden party in New Zealand.

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1983

In bubblegum pink at the Sydney Opera House.

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1983

In a simple white cap while touring New Zealand.

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1983

In a veiled John Boyd fascinator while attending a ceremony in Tasmania.

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1983

In a bright pink silk fascinator by John Boyd while visiting Perth, Australia.

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1983

Attending a charity concert at the Royal Albert Hall in a hunter-green circle cap.

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1983

In a jaunty red-and-white hat while visiting Canada.

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1984

In a bold black-and-red veiled cap.

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1985

Arriving in Sardinia, Italy, wearing a structured lavender pillbox.

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1985

Wearing a flying saucer style-hat by Frederick Fox while on a tour of Anzio, Italy.

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1985

In a blush John Boyd hat while touring gardens in Sicily.

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1985

In a white sailor-inspired hat while on a boat in La Spezia, Italy.

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1985

In a blue-and-black color-block Bruce Oldfield hat.

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1986

In a head-to-toe polka dot look while watching The Derby in Epsom, Surrey.

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1986

At Heathrow Airport in an intricate navy-and-white saucer hat.

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1986

Wearing a baby blue pillbox while touring Canada.

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1986

In a blue-and-white patterned hat during a trip to Canada.

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1987

In a pale blue-and-white wide-brim on her way to Easter services.

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1988

In a green-and-white wide-brimmed hat while holding son Prince Harry at the Trooping of the Colour.

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